Tool for removing shackle bolts



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H. F. KELLER TOOL FOR REMOVi'iNG SHACKLE BOLTS- Fil-ed Sept. 1, 1923 f?! VE N TOR BY I KW (sf/1 m ATTORNEY Patented Jan. 26, 1926.

"PATENT OFFICE.

HUGO F. KELLER, OF ONEIDA, NEW YORK.

TOOL FOR REMOVING SHACKLE BOLTS.

Application filed September 1, 1923. Serial No. 660,530.

To all whom it may concern.

Be it known that I, I-IUeo F. KELLER, a citizen of the United States, residing at Oneida, in the county of Madison and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Tools for Bemoving Shackle Bolts, of which the following is a specification, reference beinghad therein to the accompanying drawing.

My invention relates to a tool for removing shackle bolts and I declare the following to be a full, clear, concise and exact description thereof suflieient to enable anyone skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings in which like reference characters refer to like parts throughout the specification.

The object of the invention is to provide a portable device for use in removing the bolts of the shackle joints of the springs of automobiles. Although the tool is illustrated in connection with thechassis of a Ford automobile, it will be found serviceable with other automobiles.

The object will appear by referring to the drawings in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the tool shown in'eonnection with the chassis of an automobile, which chassis is broken away;

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the tool, parts being broken away.

Referring more particularly to the drawings, the tool embodies a handle 1 having formed near one end a socket part 2. Part 2 has therein an open recess 3 that extends clear through part 2 and is elongated in one direction. The extreme outer end 5 of handle 1 is made with an arch or curved member 6, the upper surface of which is adapted 1o engage the lower surface of leaf spring 7, when the tool is in operating position.

A bar 10 projects upward through recess part 2 and is fulcrumed to swing 011 a headed bolt 12 that extends across recess 3 and has bearings in the sides of part 2. A nut 15 is mounted on the threaded end of bolt 12 to hold it in position. The upper cnd of bar 10 has an aperture at 16 through which is projected and fastened one end of a coiled spring 17. The other end of coiled spring 17 is secured to a hook 18 that is fastened to the exterior surface of handle 1. Coiled spring 17 tends to hold bar 10 norg ially in the full line position illustrated in ig. 2, I

A member 20 is formed integral and at right angles with the lower end of bar 10; Member 20 has a shoulder 21 at its extreme outer end, which shoulder is adapted to engage the radius rod 22 of the automobile, whereby to aid in holding the tool in proper position.

A hook or curved part 25 is formed integral also with bar 10 adjacent its junction with member 20. Part 25 isadapted to engage the front axle of the automobile, as

shown in Fig. 1, whereby to effect a rest or support forthe operation of the tool.

In order to remove bolt 26 from shackle joint 27, the tool is disposed in the position illustrated in Fig. 1 with hook 25 engaging front axle 30, shoulder 21 of member 20 in engagement with radius rod 22 and the arch or curved part 6 of handle 1 beneath leaf spring 7 In this position of the parts, coiled spring 17 will tend to hold shoulder 21 temporarily against radius rod 22. The parts of the tool thus disposed, the operator will push down on the outer end of handle 1. as a lever, and, thereby, elevate spring 7.

Thus elevated, bolt 26 carried by links 31, 31 will be relieved of strain and can be removed easily.

Although the tool is shown as applied to I the front axle, whereby to remove a bolt from a shackle joint, obviously, the tool can be applied to the rear axle for the like purpose, as well. Furthermore, it may be found useful generally about an automobile.

Having thus described my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Let ters Patent is:

1. In a tool for removing shackle bolts, a lever for elevating a spring, whereby to relieve the strain on the shackle bolt, and yielding means having a member with a shoulder and hook attached to said lever for holding it in position with reference to said spring.

2. In a tool for removing shackle bolts, a lever having an arched end'for relieving the strain on said bolt, and a bar having a shoulder and a hook fulcrumed to said lever, whereby to hold the lever in operating position.

3. In a tool for removing shackle bolts, a lever adapted to engage a spring, whereby to relieve the tension on the bolt, and a yielding member having a shoulder and a hook fulcrumed to said lever whereby to hold the parts in operating position,

4. In a tool for removing shackle bolts, a lever having an arched end for elevating a spring, whereby to relieve the tension on the shackle bolt, a member having a shoulder and fnlernmed to said lever whereby to aid in holding the parts in operating position, and a coiled spring for holding said member relative to said lever.

5. In a tool for removing shackle bolts, a

lever having an arched end adapted to engage a spring, a member fulcrnmed to said lever, whereby to hold said lever in operating position, and a coiled spring for holdin said member relative to said lever.

In testimony-whereof I have afiixed my signature.

HUGO F. KELLER. 

